Saulo Martelli

Saulo Martelli is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Biomechanics at Queensland University of Technology's School of Mech., Medical & Process Engineering. His research focuses on musculoskeletal biomechanics, particularly quantifying the relationship between anatomical structure, physical activity, and musculoskeletal function in health and disease. He has pioneered computational methods for studying neuromuscular control, bone fracture risk, and exercise prescription in osteoporosis, while advancing experimental techniques for bone microstructure analysis and real-time loading assessment.

Teaching includes courses such as Finite-Element Modelling, Advanced Bio-Mechanics in Orthopedics, Sports Biomechanics, and Dynamics. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation. He actively contributes to the medical devices industry through research optimizing joint replacements and virtual trials of orthopaedic devices.

Research interests span bone mechanics, osteoporosis, human motion modeling, and joint mechanics. Key areas include musculoskeletal modeling validation, bone adaptation to mechanical loading, and non-invasive imaging techniques for clinical applications. Recent work emphasizes algorithm development for strain estimation and computational tools for personalized medicine.

Publications highlight advancements in shoulder joint stability modeling, cortical bone adaptation, and friction dynamics. His work integrates biomechanical and computational approaches to address clinical challenges in orthopaedics and sports science.

Advising includes supervision of Raissa Katembwe (2016). Collaborations focus on software development for clinical imaging integration and interdisciplinary projects with engineering and medical communities.